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Dan Makes Games | Don’t Die, Collect Loot launching Sept 19
@danmarchand.bsky.social
Software Engineer, Indie Gamedev

#indiegamedev #gamedev #solodev

Current gamedev project: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2052160/Dont_Die_Collect_Loot/

If you like my games, come hang out in the Discord! https://discord.gg/35dEhnMQzk
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Hello person checking out my profile! I'm an #indiegamedev who also enjoys playing video games.

If you're interested in my current project, Don't Die, Collect Loot: Check it out and wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2052160/...

Things I like:
💜ARPGs
💜Shmups
💜Retro games
💜JRPGs
💜VGM
Don't Die, Collect Loot on Steam
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing thei...
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Some work is being done on interiors this week! Including day/night cycle for windows. #indiegame #gamedev #screenshotsaturday
January 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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Game dev take:
Parallax is the highest impact / lowest effort visual trick in 2D.
Overrated or essential?

wishlist link in the comments👇
January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Un Bullet Hell en Rogue-Lite/RPG, Don't Die Collect Loot de @danmarchand.bsky.social est définitivement fait pour @bestio.bsky.social, c'est pourquoi il vient vous en parler.
Don’t Die, Collect Loot, merci pour les conseils
Ça fait une éternité que je n’ai pas écrit de critique ou de preview sur GSS, mais mon amour pour l’arcade et les boulettes n’a évidemment pas changé pour autant. Et je dois bien avouer que quand j’ai vu passer une petite vidéo de Don’t Die, Collect Loot, je n’ai pas pu résister ! Pour […]
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Then:

..., Sips and Sonnets (@bmmashat.bsky.social), Don't Die, Collect Loot (@danmarchand.bsky.social), Pompeii: The Legacy (@zzeljkokos.bsky.social), Platypus Reclayed (@claymatic.games, @disobey.gg).

Live around 8.30 PM (GMT+7), at twitch.tv/Adli_HM :) Thx

-Post 3/3
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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New Game Alert: Don't Die, Collect Loot Gameplay. Shoutout to @danmarchand.bsky.social, @join-indie-io.bsky.social and @lurkit-gg.bsky.social for the key. Come thru: youtu.be/oAjeWg2n45Y
Running, Ducking, and Dodging | Don't Die, Collect Loot Early Access Gameplay
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September 20, 2025 at 4:12 AM
One heck of a launch weekend for Don't Die, Collect Loot!

Saving this video half for myself, in case I need a reminder that sometimes #solodev is worth the hard work. Thanks everyone for your love and support!

#gamedev #pixelart #indiegaming #steam
September 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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My rendition of Rockman 3 [Nintendo Famicom - 1990]
#rockman3 #rockman #megaman3 #megaman #famicom #nes #retrogaming
September 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Not bad for the Don't Die, Collect Loot launch so far! Hit "positive" reviews as well!

If you haven't tried it yet and you love simple gameplay with super deep loot and crafting, check it out!

#pixelart #gamedev #solodev
September 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Our video game made with clay is finally out! 🚀✨🤩

Leave a comment for a chance to win a FREE copy of Platypus Reclayed!

#PlatypusReclayed #GameDev #Shmup
September 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Don't Die, Collect Loot is now in early access! Slay enemies, collect ridiculous Diablo-style loot, and grow various wacky characters!

If you enjoy it, please remember to leave a review, it helps me out a ton as a #solodev

store.steampowered.com/app/2052160/...

#pixelart #gamedev #actionrpg
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It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing thei...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Don't Die, Collect Loot made it into popular upcoming! Nobody is ready for the sheer influx of absurd loot that awaits!

#pixelart
#gamedev
#solodev
September 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Infinite monsters, absurd diablo-style craftable loot, massive skill trees all combined with simple gameplay! What more could you want?

Don't Die, Collect Loot comes out on September 19th!

#gamedev #solodev #indiedev #pixelart
September 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We release in just under 10 days! Are you ready for mountains of wacky loot?

#pixelart #jrpg #solodev
September 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Ever have a dumb pun generate too many bug reports?

The “Bubomic” Rat throws exploding poison rats at the enemies, but often suffers from people thinking her name is a typo!

#gamedev #solodev #puns
September 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This guy doesn't seem too happy...

Are you strong enough to overcome the very will of the forest itself? Give it a shot on September 19th, when Don't Die, Collect Loot goes into early access!

#indiedev #solodev #pixelart #actionrpg #loot #crafting
September 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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me, foolish me, believing the la mulana bosses were kinda dry, before i fell into a volcano minecart tunnel with a giant dinosaur
August 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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"what's this game about?"
"Read the title bro, says right here on the tin!"
August 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Don’t Die, Collect Loot is officially releasing into Early Access on September 19!

Join the absurd loot hype, and wishlist now to stay informed on updates!

store.steampowered.com/app/2052160/...

#actionrpg #pixelart #solodev
August 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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For this #screenshotsaturday, how about a bunch of fire? Dragons, meteors, fire elementals, and more!

#pixelart #dontdiecollectloot
August 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
If you like absurd unique items, crafting, and endless character progression, "Don't Die, Collect Loot" might be the game for you!

#screenshotsaturday #pixelart #art #rpg
August 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We're excited to announce the first playable demo of Prismidia! Check out the trailer below and download the alpha demo on Itch!

▶️ Demo on Itch: chaindamagegames.itch.io/prismidia-sp...

#gamedev #indiegame #shmup #ScreenshotSaturday
August 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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This #screenshotsaturday, why not go on a trip around the world? 🌍 If you're just catching up with our Tour of Explora, you can play our demo during the Debut Festival on Steam right now! ✨

Play it and carry your traded goods into the full game! You can find the demo at s.team/a/2014110! 🧭
August 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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It's #screenshotsaturday and here's another from our game Godshard Chronicles.

We will post a lot more new developments soon!

#PixelArt #Indiegame
August 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Now you can switch between characters at any time!
I might add co-op play later, too!

#gamedev | #indiedev | #indiegames | #screenshotsaturday
August 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM